Dr. Richard Friedman

Weill Cornell Medicine hosted the first-ever National Conference on Medical Student Mental Health and Well-Being  Sept. 18-19, in partnership with the Association of American Medical Colleges, Associated Medical Schools of New York and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,  

Developing resilience is the best antidote to student stress.

As brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism and depression increase in frequency, the synergistic fields of neurology and psychiatry may illuminate important clues that can lead to innovative treatments for these conditions.

Reflecting a national movement, Weill Cornell Medicine puts increased focus on student and physician wellness.